When people hear the word “temperance,” they might think back to the time of prohibition in the United States when it represented a banning of all alcohol. But as Father Jonathan Morris explains in part three of his video series on the cardinal virtues, the word actually refers to self-control and moderation.

Specifically, practicing temperance reminds us that we can be so focused on “getting” that we lose the ability to appreciate what we have – and we neglect the good that we can do for others. Here are Father Jonathan’s insights on practicing temperance in your life.